The fifth national survey of broadcast meteorologists from George Mason University finds that large numbers of weathercasters informed their viewers about the local impacts of climate change. WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A LOOK: The survey explores broadcast meteorologists’ views and activities related to reporting on climate change, as well as engagement with viewership, social media...

This survey of American TV weathercasters delves into the views of these influential local representatives on perceptions of climate change and local impacts.

A study from George Mason University’s Center for Climate Change Communication finds that TV weather reporters are trusted messengers for information on climate change.   WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A LOOK: The messenger is just as important as the message when you’re trying to communicate, especially when you’re trying to get people to change. Researchers...